MA S1266

Expands the definition of "wire communication" to include modern technologies such as cellular, wireless, digital, satellite, and optical transmissions, as well as communications via smartphones, texts, images, and data

Exempts body-mounted and vehicle-mounted cameras with audio recording from being classified as "intercepting devices" when worn or used by uniformed law enforcement officers or those displaying badges

Allows law enforcement officers who are party to a communication to record or transmit it without it constituting illegal interception, if done during investigation of designated offenses

Expands "designated offenses" eligible for wiretap warrants to include firearms trafficking, human trafficking, drug trafficking, civil rights violations causing bodily injury, and witness/juror intimidation, in addition to existing organized crime offenses

Sets wiretap warrant duration at maximum 30 days for interception (40 days total if physical device installation required), with renewals not to exceed 2 years from the original warrant's effective date